The SF Band is an English ceilidh/barndance band, founded in 2001 by three musicians with many years experience in a number of other bands. Their aim is to have dancers enjoy a variety of ceilidh dances to bright, lively and rhythmic music.

SF are a three-piece band plus their own caller to explain the dances. Bringing traditional music and dance to the Home Counties with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. The musicians are Sandy on melodeon, Bridget on violin, and Dave on guitars (acoustic and electric guitar).

The SF Band are available for weddings, parties (birthday, anniversary ... more

The BF Band are a Barn Dance Band (a.k.a. Ceilidh Band, folk dance band, call it what you will) play for wedding receptions, birthday parties, PTA events, church socials, ceilidhs, etc. Good, enjoyable 'fun' !! They don't expect anyone present to be an expert, and the band will bring along a caller to tell you what to do. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in the Home Counties.

They normally go out as a 4-piece band, comprising violin, recorder (or flute), double bass (or bass guitar) and piano-accordion. Of course, there will also be a caller w ... more

Basically an English Barn Dance Band, the LY Band can also include American and Irish if desired.The Band are a bunch of brilliant musicians, three of whom have been playing and calling for barn dances for over 15 years. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in the Home Counties. With three out of the five having been classically trained, there's nothing folksy about this band; nor are they staid and stuffy.

A good time for all, especially the dancers is the name of the game, all done to an irresistible foot-tapping beat. It's worth coming along to ... more

Based on an English Barn Dance Band, this is a lively and enthusiastic band with over 20 years experience of running barn dances. When they're not playing for you, they're singing, playing and dancing to traditional music with their friends. Planning a traditional English dance in the Home Counties? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you.

Between them the band play an assortment of instruments; including piano, fiddle, melodeon and hammered dulcimer. Their caller will make sure that everything is clearly explained so that everyone can join in and have a good time. Whenever possible the ... more

The CX Ceilidh Band was formed in 2012 and has been delighting clients at weddings and private parties ever since. The full regular band consists of:
Fiddle; Whistles / pipes / saxophone; Electric guitar / mandolin; Acoustic Guitar; Accordion ;Caller. Bringing traditional music and dance to the Home Counties with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. The band can operate as anything from a two piece plus a caller up to the full band plus caller. They sometimes augment the band with drums and /or bass, and have a pool of excellent musicians who can step in if one of the regular musicians is no ... more

Based on an Irish Ceilidh Band, this band can also include American, Scottish and English if desired. The band includes an Irish championship-winning accordionist, so naturally Irish tunes and songs feature large in their repertoire, alongside Scottish, American and English folk tunes selected for the traditional dances presented by their wonderful caller. So sit back and listen or get up and dance to some great music. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in the Home Counties. The caller will guide you through the dances and help make sure that everyon ... more

The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. Since 1999, they has delivered well received performances at many events, from music festivals and clubs to corporate and private events and parties, and with live and recorded appearances on BBC Radio Scotland, Radio 4, local, European and US radio. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in the Home Counties. The TL Band's key to ceilidh/barn dance success is the ‘no pressure, it’s all about the fun’ approach taken by ... more

The TN Band is an increasingly popular barn dance and ceilidh band, which offers lively dance tunes which get your feet tapping from the moment they start playing. Planning a traditional English dance in the Home Counties? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. Their experienced caller will lead you through the dances, with a style which engages with young and old. Their music is a well balanced mixture of traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American Old Time country dance tunes, some well known and others unique to the band.

The SM Ceilidh Band are a versatile combination of vocalists and musicians who draw from the huge repertoire of popular folk music from the UK as well as other countries.

They are very experienced at providing tunes for barn dances, as well as St Patrick's night, Burn's night and any other similar event requiring authentic music played with verve. Bringing traditional music and dance to the Home Counties with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band.

For Dances, They will usually work with a 'Caller' who will guide the audience through the steps before, and during, each dance. They play reg ... more

The RR Ceilidh / Barndance Band is a traditional English and Scottish music band who like to put on a roaring ceilidh! Their young energetic caller is a dancer herself who loves to get people involved. The band have played at many weddings, parties, events and more and some of our band members have been playing together for decades. They love to play this music and to see people having a great time. The band is also available in a 5 piece plus caller or a smaller 3 piece plus caller. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in the Home Counties.

The FD ceilidh band offers a 4 piece plus caller, flexible instrumental lineup. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in the Home Counties. They bring their own energetic, innovative style to folk music and dance, making for a unique ceilidh experience! Over the last two years they have played in countless sessions and ceilidhs with the society, learning new tunes together and arranging sets in original ways. Now playing as a standalone band, they continue to build on that background, creating more personalised sets and arrangements, and making each p ... more

The RR Band play a mix of traditional folk tunes and original compositions, collected from around the world.

Well known in the South of England, they have played at local festivals, regional ceilidhs and many smaller private events. Planning a traditional English dance in the Home Counties? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you.
With a solid driving rhythm section and vibrant melodies, The RR Band will give you a reason to dance!

The band line up includes accordion, fiddle, guitar, drums and caller.

The KF ceilidh band has been bringing parties to life for more than 10 years with their exciting music and their professional touch. Bringing traditional music and dance to the Home Counties with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. Their basic line-up of accordion, violin, drums and bass is sometimes augmented by a mandolin or clarinet and the sound is vibrant and energetic. The band is flexible in its approach and will adapt to whatever is required at different venues for a variety of occasions. During breaks in the dancing the band will play well known folk tunes, and the dances can be the ... more

This ceilidh band have experience in entertaining at all types of function - club/works socials, wedding receptions, fund raisers etc. and have played in venues both small and large - village halls with under a 100 guests to the Bournemouth International Centre for 2,000+ . You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in the Home Counties.

The band's line-up is Mike on accordion, John on acoustic guitar, and Luke on percussion, plus their caller.

If you want a fun evening that all will enjoy, then a barn dance is a great way to provide it. This band's c ... more

The 3 piece band line-up shown here, only do Ceilidh. If you want covers as well, please ask about the larger 4 to 9 piece line ups.

The BK Ceilidh band bring you a new generation of Celtic music bursting with energy. Their burning grooves and rich melodies hit you hard and keep you dancing all night. They are fast becoming the must have feature of any celtic event. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in the Home Counties. Renowned as a funky and exciting dance band with a wide range of influences, their young Scottish composer has taken the key e ... more

The AQ Band are an experienced and fun ceilidh band. Between them they have played at venues from the Albert Hall to the village hall both at home and abroad. Events include
Scottish - Marriott Grosvenor Square Burns Night, St Georges Hill Tennis Club Burns Night, British Chamber of Commerce Latvia Burns Night
Irish - Box Hill School St Patricks Night, Trafalgar Square Irish Festival stage
General - Glastonbury, Brighton Festival, Cite de la Musique Paris, Celebrity Weddings, Folk Prom Alber ... more

Looking for a barndance, square dance or ceilidh for your event? It's one of the best ways of involving everyone, young and old, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. This barn dance band will make it easy, fun and memorable. Bringing traditional music and dance to the Home Counties with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. What's more, you can either leave the choice of music and dances entirely up to them, or you can tailor the whole evening to your particular requirements. They are a professional band, happy to travel anywhere in the UK to play for your ceilidh, square dance or barn dance. ... more

The Band have played together since the early 1990s, bringing together their experience of all kinds of folk, dance and related music to barn dances. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in the Home Counties. Their instrumental line up is:- accordion, concertina, fiddle, guitar and the band includes a caller.

The band has played in every kind of venue,- from windswept fields and dusty barns, to zoos, faded hydro hotels and elaborate marquees- and for every occasion, including birthday and wedding parties, PTA and works outings, street parties and ... more

This troupe of traditional musicians, dynamic dancers and crazy callers determined to spread the word that the Hoe Down is a' happening. From Hoxton to Humberside, from Amnesty International to Bestival, the band are putting ceili back on the map - whether at sell out dances in London or the top summer festivals. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in the Home Counties. This "Anarchic Hillbilly Barn Dancing Squad"will bring a rip-roaring, thigh-slapping, pavement-stomping, exhilarating, heart thumping, blood pumping barn dance creation to your event. ... more

The BC Band is a professional, high energy ceilidh band who'll sweep you and your guests up in our enthusiasm and joie de vivre; making sure that you can relax at your wedding or party safe in the knowledge that they'll look after everyone whether experienced or novice dancers. Planning a traditional English dance in the Home Counties? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. With a mix of dances and music from all over the UK and around the world, they mix firm favourites like The Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, Gay Gordons and Cumberland Square 8 (the one with the baskets) with mo ... more

This lively band are in great demand for weddings, parties, charity events, corporate entertainment and other functions requiring that little bit of extra in entertainment value & they can, on occasion, offfer a Disco option. Bringing traditional music and dance to the Home Counties with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. The band pride themselves on a professional approach to all situation and importantly, a strong sense of FUN!

The band works with a team of experienced and sympathetic callers. Each has a special talent ranging from singing, recorder playing to humour and a dry wit. ... more

Looking for a ceilidh or barn dance near Sussex? The musicians in the TS Band have been performing at barn dances for many years. A barn dance is, first and foremost, about having fun. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in the Home Counties. A good barn dance or ceilidh caller will have a repertoire of easy dances, and will provide clear instructions for the dancers. The aim is to provide a relaxed, lively social occasion. Good barn dances and ceilidhs have a natural 'social mixing' effect which works across all age ranges.

The SK Ceilidh Band are an experienced band with a large repertoire of traditional and modern dance music. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in the Home Counties. If you're not into folk music, don't worry, as the band's varied musical arrangements and instrument line up (fiddle, mandolin, piano, electric / acoustic guitar and electric / acoustic bass) will provide you with something that you will identify with. For the the folk music aficionados there's tunes aplenty from all over, played with skill and verve. A Barn Dance (ceilidh) is great fun f ... more

This band have been performing their own particular brand of traditional English, Irish and Scottish music for a while now. The current 5 piece + caller line-up seems to have got people talking about them and they have been very busy recently playing pubs, folk clubs, universities and private parties. Planning a traditional English dance in the Home Counties? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you.

Founder member, Joe (Guitar and Vocals), and long time members Steve (Bass) and Brendan (Bouzouki, Mandolin, Guitar) have now been joined by two outstanding instrumentalists. Sarah plays ... more

This band can offer all Scottish Ceilidh, Irish Ceili or a mixture together with American & English. This experienced band play Irish, Scottish, English and American songs and tunes, although they can concentrate on one particular style if preferred. They play as 3 or 4 piece + caller. Bringing traditional music and dance to the Home Counties with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band.

The band are both sensitive to the occasion and responsive to the mood of the audience. In addition they are willing to tailor a band to meet specific needs, going out in combinations ranging from a duo of gu ... more

Covering English, Scottish, Irish Ceilidh & Barn Dance, the RG band are a unique “not-so-traditional” Barn Dance Band. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in the Home Counties. Merging traditional folk music with modern rock, they bring barn dancing to the 21st century. They play traditional tunes but use modern instruments to give the music a strong beat to help get you up and dancing. Planning a Wedding, Birthday Party or Fund Raiser? Why not try a Barn Dance or Ceilidh?

The band use top-flight callers with the basic aim of making mixed age famil ... more

If you are looking for the perfect, all-inclusive entertainment for your wedding, birthday party, anniversary celebration, college ball, office party or conference bash, you have just found it!

A barn dance (or ceilidh, or country dance) gets everyone involved. It's terrific fun for all, and it's a great way to get your party to mix. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in the Home Counties. With our expert caller on hand to guide you through, no prior experience of dancing is needed to be able to join in to the full.

This band play a mixture of traditional dance tunes from the British Isles and from other European countries, and thier own compositions. Planning a traditional English dance in the Home Counties? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. The HP Band is an established, very experienced barn dance/ ceilidh band .and their electro-acoustic line-up, with its emphasis on rhythm and melody, plays traditional dance tunes as well as more recently composed music.

Although specialising in weddings and private parties, the band regularly play for public dances and at clubs and festivals throughout th ... more

The Band is an experienced barn dance / ceilidh band. The Band has a flexible line-up, drawn from the membership of top Festival dance band, The GS Ceilidh Band. Bringing traditional music and dance to the Home Counties with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band.

The five-piece line-up (The GS Ceilidh Band) is often too much for smaller local events where space for the band, time to set up, and perhaps money, are at a premium. The CS band offer a first class alternative. With just three of the musicians plus caller, and a small, quickly assembled PA system, they offer a great option and cou ... more

The HR Band can provide a punchy bass driven, rock fiddle sound for a Barn Dance and with Doug's relaxed, but much polished delivery of the instructions, makes for an excellent solution to weddings, family parties and of course, perfect for corporate entertainment. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in the Home Counties.

Barn Dances provide an ideal format to engage people of all ages and ensures that everyone at your event has the opportunity to mix with one another whilst having fun working out the dances.

The Band are in the front rank of the bands on the English Ceilidh scene. Evolving out of the country dances of the British Isles, Europe and America, the style of dancing is typified by its exuberance and their music has all the energy and style that it takes to fill a floor with hundreds of delighted - if somewhat sweaty - dancers. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in the Home Counties.

The Band are a favourite attraction at dance clubs and regularly bring their exciting music to major folk festivals including Sidmouth, Towersey, Warwick, Whit ... more

This band have been together since 1996, playing for Festivals, Village dances, Wedding Receptions and Private Parties.

They play English-style music, and their line-up comprises Ken on mandolin and melodeon, Susanne on accordion and keyboards, Fraser on rhythm guitar and Mary on bass. Planning a traditional English dance in the Home Counties? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you.

This band play a broad range of British traditional tunes as well as some from, Europe, the USA and Israel. The band works with excellent callers and is noted for its lively and energetic style. Bringing traditional music and dance to the Home Counties with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. This band has a multi-instrument line-up utilising accordion, harp, fiddle, bass, mandolin, guitar and hammered dulcimer.

The OD band have been established for many years playing for concerts, dances, sessions and festivals. They provide their own caller and their dances cover a wide range from the UK, USA and Latvia. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in the Home Counties. They provide their own high quality PA system where required. The band have made regular club appearances in the Midlands plus festivals in Barnard Castle, Chippenham, Coleshill, Eastbourne, Fylde, Crawley,Broadstairs and Whittlesea Straw Bear and many other venues as well as local radio broadcasts ... more

The band have been gigging regularly now for over 10 years and have a great local reputation for a barn storming night to remember.

With a mixture of different instruments they can provide the perfect setting for an energetic evening of dancing or quieter acoustic music to play in the background. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in the Home Counties. The UR Barn Dance Band play traditional tunes with a twist from all over the UK, with a focus on Scottish jigs and hornpipes.

The dances are simple, bouncy and quick to learn so you can get on ... more

This is an experienced barn dance band whose lively music is sure to make your event go with a sing, be it wedding reception, anniversary or party - where all are guaranteed a cracking good time!. Planning a traditional English dance in the Home Counties? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. Their genial and good-humoured caller, will guide all guests throughout the dances, judging the best dances to suite the guests and when to let everyone have a rest while the band play some tunes to listen to.

Band line up consists of fiddle, accordion, keyboards, percussion plus caller.

This band brings together some of the most skilled and experienced performers in their field to form a band guaranteeing top quality. Whether it's St.Patrick's, St. Andrew's, St. George's Day or Americana, the BS Band offer a full evening's entertainment of music for dancing or songs for listening or a mixture of both. Bringing traditional music and dance to the Home Counties with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. Whatever the venue, at any time of year and anywhere in the world, be it indoors or outdoors, a private function, barn dance, ceilidh, concert or festival, this band will offer ... more

The SW Band, a creative and energetic ceilidh band, was set up in 2007. The band combines the dynamic fiddlework of Alice with stunning Celtic harp by Steph, driving guitar from Clara and funky bodhran from Barry, all well-established musicians within their own right. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in the Home Counties.

The band plays a blend of traditional and contemporary tunes from the British Isles and especially England, twisting the traditional into innovative and invigorating arrangements.

Based on a Scottish Ceilidh Band, they can also include American, Irish and English if desired. The SW Band are great entertainers playing infectious Celtic tunes and songs, treating every event as the party of the year. The band quoted here (3 piece plus caller) is just one line-up of their flexible 3 - 6 players band, to suit the customers budget. The more players, the bigger the sound. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in the Home Counties.

Their charismatic caller, 'Miss Dixie', calls dances enjoyable for all ages and abilities, to ensure e ... more

The RJ Barndance Band play traditional English Folk music for Barn Dances and Ceilidh with the minimum of amplification and all instruments are acoustic. Planning a traditional English dance in the Home Counties? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. All the musicians are very experienced and their caller will ensure that everyone has a good time.

More about English Barn Dance Bands

The English Barn Dance Band pages list bands that are available in the Home Counties.
People often get confused by what is different about a Ceilidh dance, Barn dance or Hoedown. Barn Dance or Country Dance is the English terminology for basically the same kind of event, but with some specifically English tunes and dances, though many tunes and dances are claimed by a number of countries. If you are unsure, identify what kind of dance band would be suitable
for your wedding day or celebration in the Home Counties, click on the link below:

About the Home Counties

When the LCC (London County Council) was formed in 1888 - it took in areas of - Kent and Surrey - a very small part of Essex - and the total administration for Middlesex - (The county of Middlesex ceased to exist in all but name). For example - instances of Depford, Greenwich, Lewisham, Plumstead and Woolwich will appear in both Kent and London depending upon the date of the event.